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Dec 25, 2018 · Santa Claus, Father Christmas, St. Nick—no matter the name, everyone knows the story of this plump, jolly, bringer of gifts. Or do they? By Brian Handwerk. December 25, 2018. • 15 min read. Any...
Dec 22, 2020 · Published Dec 22, 2020 at 5:19 PM EST. By Kelly Wynne. Culture Writer. The story of Santa Claus seems to be a tale as old as time, but the Christmas icon actually has his roots in a real-life...
Dec 24, 2020 · The real story of Santa Claus begins with Saint Nicholas (270 – 343 AD), who was born in the village of Patara, an area which was once Greek but is now part of Turkey. He was born to wealthy parents, who died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Nicholas used his entire inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering.
Santa Claus (also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Kris Kringle, Santa and Santy) is a legendary figure originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve.
Dec 21, 2023 · Published: December 21, 2023 2:08pm EST. We’re all familiar with the jolly, white-haired and bearded overweight man who sneaks down chimneys on Christmas Eve delivering presents to children. But...
Whether or not you believe that Santa Claus is a real person who enters every child’s house by way of a chimney to leave presents, the legendary figure and the tradition of gift giving can be traced back to the Dutch colonists.
Oct 9, 2017 · All Interesting Facts. Social. Holidays and Special Days. Santa Claus Facts. 54 Jolly Santa Claus Facts. By Karin Lehnardt, Senior Writer. Published October 9, 2017 Updated December 9, 2019. Video unavailable. Watch on YouTube. St. Nicholas is the world's most popular non-Biblical saint.
